CLASS I Food recall · Reported 26 Dec 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Organic Tahini sold under the following names recalled by Achdut

Achdut is recalling Organic Tahini sold under the following names: Pepperwood organic tahini, distributed in California, New York, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 23 Nov 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes18-097 through 18-141
Quantity recalled88,490 units (total for all products)

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0727-2019
FDA event ID
81633
Recalling firm
Achdut, Ari'El
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
23 Nov 2018
FDA classified
14 Dec 2018
Reported
26 Dec 2018
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Salmonella
Product category
Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

23 Nov 2018Recall initiated by company
14 Dec 2018Classified by FDA+21 days
26 Dec 2018Published in enforcement report+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

Product as listed by the FDA

Organic Tahini sold under the following brand names: Pepperwood organic tahini, 428g, UPC: 860294001400; Pepperwood whole organic tahini, 428 g, UPC: 860294001417; Baron's organic Tahini, 454g, UPC: 816412011059; Galil, organic Tahini, 500g, UPC: 7290000572086; Soom organic Tahini, 18Kg, UPC: 718088347381; Soom organic Tahini 454g, UPC: 718088347404; National glatt organic Tahini, 500g UPC: 7290000572086

Where it was distributed

Direct to NY, CA, PA and Israel

CaliforniaNew YorkPennsylvania

Questions about this recall

Is Organic Tahini sold under the following names: Pepperwood organic tahini recalled?

Yes. Achdut recalled Organic Tahini sold under the following names: Pepperwood organic tahini on 23 Nov 2018. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0727-2019.

Why was it recalled?

Product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

18-097 through 18-141

Where was it sold?

Direct to NY, CA, PA and Israel

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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